2019–2021 Audi Q7 & Audi Q8 Fuel System Recall 22V516000 (Audi 20DR)
NHTSA recall 22V516000 (Audi recall 20DR) covers about 49,443 2019–2021 Audi Q7 & Audi Q8 vehicles (fuel system), filed with NHTSA Jul 20, 2022. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.
Source: NHTSA campaign 22V516000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research
What's recalled
Component: Fuel system
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi Q8, and 2020-2021 Audi Q7 vehicles. A component inside the fuel pump may break, causing the fuel pump to fail.
The risk
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy and its status
Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 22, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 20DR.
Status: NHTSA lists Dec 22, 2022 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.
Audi recall number 20DR
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 22V516000 as 20DR. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "20DR recall" refers to the same campaign.
Affected models and years
Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.
| Vehicle | Model years | More |
|---|---|---|
| Audi Q7 | 2020–2021 | All Q7 recallsYears to avoid |
| Audi Q8 | 2019–2021 | All Q8 recalls |
Key dates
- Report filed with NHTSA
- Jul 20, 2022
- Owner notification
- Dec 22, 2022
- Recall initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Filed by
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Check your VIN for 22V516000
- Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
- Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
- If 22V516000 is open, call any Audi dealer's service department and give them the recall number (22V516000 or 20DR). The repair is free.
Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 22V516000?
NHTSA recall 22V516000 (Audi recall 20DR) covers about 49,443 2019–2021 Audi Q7 & Audi Q8 vehicles (fuel system), filed with NHTSA Jul 20, 2022. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2019-2021 Audi Q8, and 2020-2021 Audi Q7 vehicles.
Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 22V516000?
NHTSA's record for 22V516000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 22V516000?
Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Audi dealer to check it.
What is the fix for recall 22V516000, and is it free?
NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge." NHTSA lists Dec 22, 2022 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
What is the Audi recall number for 22V516000?
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 20DR. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (20DR) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 22V516000.
Sources and method
- NHTSA recall record for 22V516000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
- "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
- Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.
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